Posting and Toasting (MattRW) —Spoiler alert: yeah, probably. It’s an understatement to say Derrick Rose has been a divisive player among Knicks fans this season. Opinions on his play seem to be either very positive or very negative, with almost nothing in between. This divide is especially present in reactions to Rose’s affinity for driving to the basket. Fans of Rose’s play appreciate his ability to finish at the rim,...

Daily Knicks (Maxwell Ogden) —The New York Knicks’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers further established what’s been true throughout the 2016-17 season: Derrick Rose is the X-Factor. The defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers have handed the New York Knicks their two worst losses of the 2016-17 NBA regular season. The first was forgivable, as New York was playing its […] New York Knicks: Cleveland...

Daily Knicks (Maxwell Ogden) —New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson has been in the news on a consistent basis over the past few weeks. Carmelo Anthony is tired of hearing about it. The New York Knicks have two of the most recognizable names in NBA history attempting to build a contender. Team president Phil Jackson is doing so […] New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony Tired Of Talking About Phil Jackson - Daily...

Posting and Toasting (zachdiluzio) —When he’s hitting shots, the Machine brings a caginess that the Knicks sorely lack. The current iteration of Sasha Vujacic is actually a very interesting player. There's nothing particularly remarkable about him. He's athletically outclassed in almost every possible matchup, even against backups. He doesn't have any standout offensive skills outside of his shooting ability. He's not...

Daily Knicks (Maxwell Ogden) —New York Knicks starting point guard Derrick Rose received favorable results from the MRI on his back. He’ll travel with the team on the upcoming road trip. The New York Knicks were lost without Derrick Rose against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The offensive rhythm was lost as the Knicks’ inability to create consistent penetration enabled the Cavaliers to […] New York Knicks...

Daily Knicks (Maxwell Ogden) —The New York Knicks took on the reigning and defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, December 7. What did we learn? The New York Knicks have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2016-17 NBA regular season. For all of the criticism that team president Phil Jackson has faced, he’s put together […] New York Knicks: What We Learned From The Cleveland...

Posting and Toasting (MMiranda) —Yuck. Tonight the New York Knicks met the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game that was like what happens when you face a boss in a video game for the first time. You get smacked down. 126-94 smacked down. In the first buzzworthy game of the Phil Jackson era, the buzz died, quickly and completely. Each team started hot. But as the Knicks fell back to Earth, the Cavs ascended unto the heavens, led...